The President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday inaugurated the Chinese-built JP Magufuli Bridge Project. This mega bridge spans Lake Victoria and stands as the longest extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge in Africa. Hassan hailed the bridge, named after Tanzania's former President John Magufuli, as a milestone infrastructure project in the country. From a two-hour ferry ride to a four-minute drive, the new Magufuli Bridge over Lake Victoria has become a symbol of opportunity, connectivity, and economic revitalization in Tanzania's Lake Zone. This was confirmed by DU Xiaohui, China's Director-General, Department of African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Magufuli Bridge at Kigongo in Misungwi District, Mwanza Region, on June 19, 2025. (Photo provided by CCECC) On June 19, the J. 66 kilometers, with a dual carriageway designed for speeds of.
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